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North Ayrshire Council

Updated 8 October 2026
No insurance commission Local Authority Local reach
3.0★
46 reviews
3,057
Properties
2
Council areas
0/0
Cases / upheld
At a glance
At a Glance

North Ayrshire Council manages factoring for approximately 3,057 council-owned properties across Ayrshire and Paisley & Renfrewshire. Residents of council-factored blocks typically cannot choose a different factor, so the usual switching advice doesn't apply. No tribunal cases have been decided against them since 2021. Reviews average 3.0 stars across 46 ratings — note these cover council services generally, not just factoring.

Tribunal risk
CLEAN
0 / 0
0 cases since 2021
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Ratings & Reviews

Written Statement of Services

How North Ayrshire Council's statement compares: emergency response 4h vs industry median 4.0h; insurance commission: none taken. See how all 80 statements compare →

Management Fee
10% of repair cost
Emergency Response
4 hours
Urgent Response
7 working days
Routine Response
7 working days
Enquiry Response
5 working days
Complaint Response
5 working days
Notice Period
In some circumstances, a majority of the owners in your block may terminate the Council’s property factoring arrangement.
Delegated Authority
£250
Insurance Commission
No commission taken
No Mandatory Float No Insurance Commission Code of Conduct Code of Conduct for Property Factors

Areas Covered

North Ayrshire Council's coverage spans 2 areas of Scotland (from our coverage mapping).

Ayrshire 3,047 mapped properties · 27% market share · 3rd largest factor
Paisley & Renfrewshire 10 mapped properties

Portfolio Profile

350
Buildings managed
8.7
Avg units / building
6
Median units / building

Building Size Distribution

253
1–10
81
11–25
16
26–50
0
51–100
0
100+

Distribution of managed buildings by unit count. Average building size: 8.7 units.

Tribunal Record

No tribunal cases since 2021.

FAQ

Has North Ayrshire Council had any tribunal cases?
No, North Ayrshire Council has had no tribunal cases since 2021 according to our records.
How do I make a complaint about North Ayrshire Council?
First, raise your complaint directly with North Ayrshire Council using their formal complaints procedure (required by law to be in their Written Statement of Services). If the factor refuses or unreasonably delays after you notify them in writing (section 17 of the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011), you can apply to the Housing & Property Chamber. Visit housingandpropertychamber.scot to start an application. Our complaints guide explains the full process including template letters.
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